why old classics?

[marty59]

We've become such a throw-away, instant on, gotta have it now society that most appreciation for how things evolved have practically been lost. I cannot disagree or would change any of the comments that have been posted on this topic.

The pioneering spirit involved in engineering, design and producing/manufacturing of these sets as well as the all the employment, activity and support that was in the U.S. will never be again. And will you feel the same way about some new flat panel, plastic set as well as being fasinated about it fifty years from now?...Of course not, times have changed.

Old, "classic" sets were designed around proven (analog) circuits, made to be serviced and most of all enjoyed! And most important, that enjoyment part never gets old!!

I grew up in the sixties/seventies and we had our first color set in the mid-sixties. Before we got it, we were always invited to our neighbor's house (who had color before us) to watch the Bob Hope Specials on their CTC 17 Combo. Wow, the things we recall from our childhoods!!